Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Battery Tray
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury.
Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When charging or working near a battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide ventilation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Keep out of the reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Also, shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of the acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
1. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery in this section.
2. Remove the battery tray bolts and washers.
3. Remove the battery tray.
4. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle needs to be driven to relearn the strategy.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Battery (Removal and Installation)
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can
cause personal injury.
Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come
near the b ...
Battery Cables
Removal
WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can
cause personal injury.
Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come
near the battery. When
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Other materials:
Cleaning
1. Fabricate a cleaning tool from a 1/8 inch diameter brazing rod.
2. Cut an abrasive pad from maroon colored 3M Scotch Brite with the
dimensions corresponding
to the coupling size.
3. Assemble the pad to the tool.
4. Coat the abrasive pad with PAG Refri ...
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: A vehicle equipped with a Traction-Lok differential will
always have both
wheels driving. If, while the vehicle is being serviced, only one wheel is
raised off the ground
and the rear axle is driven by the engine, the wheel on the ground could drive ...
Geartrain
Power is transmitted from the torque converter to the Ravigneaux
geartrain components through the
input shaft and forward clutch cylinder.
The geartrain contains a Ravigneaux planetary set connected by
dual pinion gears.
By holding or driving ...
